It’s a decent film that I wouldn’t mind seeing again, and I feel comfortable suggesting it to others. I’ve had some not-so-pleasant recollections of this movie over time, and I'm certainly not claiming it's exceptional, but despite its shortcomings, it remains remarkably strong. The notion that Drew Barrymore (even back in 1999) could convincingly portray a high school student is absurd. I’m not generally a fan…

Never Been Kissed follows Josie Geller, portrayed by Drew Barrymore, who works as a copy editor but dreams of becoming a reporter. An unexpected opportunity arises when she’s chosen for an undercover assignment at a high school. The catch is that she has to pretend to be seventeen again, which dredges up painful memories from her own adolescence—times when she felt friendless, was the target of ridicule, and unnotice…